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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sweet Tea Bloominshine (ranked 5005 p4p, 6006 weight class) and Willow Crow (ranked 535 p4p, 578 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sweet Tea Bloominshine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Willow Crow!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloominshine scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bloominshine misses with a few strikes there.
Bloominshine scores with a hook to the body. Crow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bloominshine lands a leg kick that knocks Crow off balance momentarily.
Bloominshine lands with a shot to the body.
Bloominshine misses with a combination
and Crow counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bloominshine tries to kick Crow off but Crow keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Crow is taking a breather. Bloominshine says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Crow stops Bloominshine from getting back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bloominshine definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bloominshine lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloominshine goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Bloominshine. Those never looked like landing.
Bloominshine misses with a double jab
and Crow counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bloominshine won't be happy with that.
Bloominshine is breathing heavily.
Crow trying to control the position but Bloominshine is working away.
Bloominshine throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bloominshine lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bloominshine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bloominshine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bloominshine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crow counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Crow seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bloominshine on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bloominshine tries to get out of the position.
Crow is looking to take a break and control but Bloominshine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloominshine wants to get back to his feet.
Crow seems to be working for a kimura but Bloominshine defends the submission attempt.
Bloominshine pushes Crow off looking to stand but Crow dives back in and keeps control.
Crow wants to work for an arm triangle but Bloominshine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Crow is trying to work for a kimura but Bloominshine is defending well.
Bloominshine looks like he's trying to stand up.
Crow is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloominshine pushes Crow off looking to stand but Crow dives back in and keeps control.
Crow is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crow looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bloominshine's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Bloominshine taking shots to the head.
Bloominshine wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Bloominshine is squirming around, avoiding Crow's attempts to control the action.
Bloominshine trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloominshine trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Crow landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You get the feeling that Bloominshine really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Crow working for a guillotine from mount but Bloominshine is in no mood to give up.
Bloominshine's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Bloominshine knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crow on the ground.
Crow looking for a guillotine from mount but Bloominshine is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Willow Crow will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Crow walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bloominshine is looking to wear down Crow with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bloominshine works over Crow's head and body with a nice combination.
Jab from Bloominshine.
Bloominshine scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crow doesn't seem bothered though.
Bloominshine scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sweet Tea Bloominshine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Bloominshine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bloominshine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bloominshine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sweet Tea Bloominshine is winning the standup battle so far.
A right-left combo lands from Bloominshine.
Bloominshine closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloominshine misses with a double jab.
As Bloominshine backs off Crow throws a huge counter combo but Bloominshine manages to avoid it all.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bloominshine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crow moves away.
Bloominshine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crow closes the distance and clinches.
Crow avoiding damage.
Crow tries for a takedown but Bloominshine manages to get underhooks.
Crow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crow throws a head kick that misses
and Bloominshine counters with a nice body shot.
Bloominshine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bloominshine feints a jab promting Crow to slip. Bloominshine then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Crow slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bloominshine misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloominshine lands a nice hook to Crow's body. Crow takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bloominshine is looking to chop away at Crow's legs.
Crow with the counter takedown but Bloominshine avoids it easily.
Bloominshine lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bloominshine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crow can do to turn this around?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bloominshine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bloominshine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crow circles away quickly and effectively.
Crow is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sweet Tea Bloominshine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crow takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crow will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bloominshine thuds a left hand into Crow's body.
Bloominshine lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bloominshine.
Crow throws a sloppy head kick and Bloominshine moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloominshine scores with a hook to the body. Crow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bloominshine lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bloominshine.
Nice body punch from Bloominshine.
Bloominshine misses with the combination.
Crow shoots in but no luck this time.
Crow gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bloominshine lands a nice hook to Crow's body. Crow takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bloominshine digs a good body shot into Crow's ribs.
Bloominshine thuds a left hand into Crow's body.
Bloominshine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloominshine lands a jab to Crow's midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crow shoots in for a double leg but Bloominshine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bloominshine went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sweet Tea Bloominshine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willow Crow.
Bloominshine lands with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bloominshine lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Crow has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Crow and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Crow tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sweet Tea Bloominshine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crow walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bloominshine throws a series of strikes that have Crow backpedaling.
Bloominshine connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bloominshine lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crow at a distance.
Bloominshine stalks Crow and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Crow's face. Crow staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bloominshine scores with a body shot.
Crow has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bloominshine lands a lovely overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sweet Tea Bloominshine dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bloominshine works over Crow's head and body with a nice combination.
Crow takes one on the button.
Bloominshine jabs at Crow's body.
Bloominshine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crow has time to react.
Bloominshine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crow.
Bloominshine slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bloominshine jabs at Crow's body.
Bloominshine throws a leg kick but Crow sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloominshine connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A left and a right from Bloominshine both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bloominshine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crow on the side of the head.
Crow walks into a straight right hand from Bloominshine.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloominshine misses with a combination
and Crow counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Willow Crow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crow wants to pass the guard but Bloominshine is keeping the position.
Crow won't allow Bloominshine to get back to his feet.
Crow is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Crow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bloominshine's head.
Crow won't allow Bloominshine to get back to his feet.
Bloominshine keeping moving, preventing Crow from controlling successfully.
Crow won't allow Bloominshine to get back to his feet.
Crow trying to control the position from guard on top but Bloominshine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crow wants to pass the guard but Bloominshine is keeping the position.
Bloominshine wants to stand up but Crow is controlling him.
Crow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bloominshine's head.
Crow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bloominshine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bloominshine keeping moving, preventing Crow from controlling successfully.
Crow won't allow Bloominshine to get back to his feet.
Crow wants to control from the top but Bloominshine keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crow is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bloominshine.
Bloominshine changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloominshine thuds a left hand into Crow's body.
Bloominshine jabs at Crow's body.
Crow throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bloominshine counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crow has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Crow takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bloominshine scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bloominshine lands with a good body shot.
Bloominshine throws a front kick aimed at Crow's knee but Crow avoids it well.
Bloominshine scores with a hook to the body. Crow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bloominshine scores with a hook to the body. Crow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crow moves forwards but Bloominshine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bloominshine scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bloominshine throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Some wild striking there from Bloominshine.
Crow fails with the takedown.
Bloominshine lands a two punch combo.
Bloominshine connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crow's hands.
Bloominshine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crow takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Crow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sweet Tea Bloominshine showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bloominshine has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sweet Tea Bloominshine!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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